Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY.
Next low tide : in 6h 24m at 10:02 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:37 pm (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8517401
Common Questions About Tides

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides - Jun 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:286.27:25-0.67:270.25:268:19Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:417.61:206.08:12-0.58:140.65:268:20Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:307.32:155.88:58-0.28:591.05:258:21Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:226.93:115.69:430.29:441.55:258:22Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:166.54:055.510:290.610:341.95:248:22Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:086.24:545.511:191.011:322.35:248:23Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:585.95:415.612:111.25:248:24Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:445.66:265.712:362.41:011.45:248:24Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:325.47:125.81:372.31:491.45:238:25Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:235.38:006.12:322.12:331.35:238:25Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:185.28:476.33:221.83:161.25:238:26Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:115.39:296.64:091.43:571.15:238:26Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:585.410:076.94:541.04:391.05:238:27Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:415.510:437.25:400.75:230.95:238:27New Moon14Sun
15Mon11:225.611:207.46:270.36:080.85:238:28New Moon15Mon
16Tue12:055.77:120.16:550.75:238:28New Moon16Tue
17Wed12:007.512:515.77:57-0.17:430.65:238:29New Moon17Wed
18Thu12:457.51:425.88:41-0.28:300.65:238:29Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:367.42:385.99:26-0.29:190.75:238:29Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:347.23:366.110:13-0.110:140.85:238:30Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:357.04:326.411:050.011:181.05:238:30First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:346.75:266.712:020.15:248:30First Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:316.56:197.012:291.11:000.25:248:30First Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:286.27:157.21:381.01:570.15:248:30First Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:316.08:147.32:410.72:520.15:248:31Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:375.99:117.53:390.53:450.25:258:31Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:385.910:037.64:340.24:360.35:258:31Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:326.010:527.75:270.05:280.45:268:31Full Moon28Sun
29Mon11:236.011:387.66:18-0.16:190.55:268:31Full Moon29Mon
30Tue12:126.07:07-0.27:080.75:268:31Full Moon30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8517401)

Common Questions About Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY today?

Slack tide in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY is approximately 12:49 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY?

Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY?

Tide predictions for Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY?

Tide data for Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY is sourced from NOAA Station #8517401. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8517401.

What is the moon phase in Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY tonight?

Tonight the moon over Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY is Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated). This places Hell Gate, Wards Island, NY in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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